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2026-05-20
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2026-09-01
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When All Else Fails

Summary:

In most Universes the Ancient Heroes fight their counterpart Beasts, awakening their primal magic and saving their kingdoms. In most Universes these beloved heroes overcome challenges and triumph in the end.

… This is not one of those universes…

Holly is faced with a world of destruction, what is a hero to do when there’s no one left to save?

She can’t give in, she won’t!

But she’s so tired, so worn… and the arms of that sweet angel seem so enticing

Notes:

Cookies have different names than in game. Should be pretty easy to tell. But if you get confused about more random characters let me know!

Chapter 1: Prologue

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Once in the land of Crispia, there were five great leaders whom all the citizens depended on. Highpriest Vanillin of the Vanilla kingdom was the Bringer of truth, spreading honesty and true goodness across the lands. King Tenebris of the Dark Cacao kingdom ruled his land as the hero of resolution, keeping his whole kingdom safe through his strong will and refusal to give in. Empress Aurium of the Golden Empire shone as the goddess of abundance, spreading riches and life wherever she flew. Lillium, the seeker of freedom sought to help all in the land by bringing them true freedom. And Queen Mother Hollina of the Hollyberry kingdom was the Protector of Passion, vehemently fighting away all threats from her kingdom with a vivacious spark.

This was all before the great fall however. Milenia after the Dark Flour War, the Dark Enchantress rose again from her prison and sparked a chain of events, one that led to the worst tragedy Crispia had seen.

Released from the great silver seal tree in the neighboring continent of Beastia, the Beasts, once great rulers of this land, set out to reclaim the world for themselves. Umbra, master of Deciet and puppeteer of mistrust. Saffron, the great destroyer, bringer of bloodshed and fire. Fleura, the master of the ivory pagoda and saint of apathy. Sal, the Knight of silence and beholder of grief. And Eternia, bringer of happiness and sloth.

Though the battles were hard, in most universes the Ancient heroes won, awakening their primal magic and bettering the world for all

This is not one of those universes.